Vertical

Vertical is an AI running coach positioned as an alternative to static training schedules. It connects to wearable devices such as Garmin, COROS, Suunto, Polar, WHOOP, Oura, Zwift, Clue, FloApp and Apple Watch (listed as soon), syncs runs, heart rate, HRV and sleep data, and starts with a voice or chat onboarding conversation covering goals, schedule and injury history. The coach builds a plan through conversation, reschedules sessions on request, and provides post-run debriefs that adjust upcoming workouts. The page states it draws on 500+ peer-reviewed papers and offers Chat and Coach subscription tiers, with a 7-day free trial of Coach and no credit card required.

Key features

• Connects to wearable devices including Garmin, COROS, Suunto, Polar, WHOOP, Oura, Zwift, Clue, FloApp, with Apple Watch listed as coming soon
• Onboarding conversation via voice call or chat to capture goals, schedule and injury history
• Personalized running plan built and adjusted through conversation
• Rescheduling of sessions and rebuilding of the week when life changes
• Workouts with paces, zones, structure and target heart rate
• Post-run debriefs analyzing each training session
• Daily HRV-aware plan adjustments (Coach tier)
• Automatic workout scheduling and push to watch (Coach tier)
• Race readiness and taper coaching (Coach tier)
• Full training history analysis and fitness and recovery insights (Chat tier)
• Works with ChatGPT and Claude as assistants
• Derives paces and zones from a conversation about a recent race or typical effort if no watch is used

Best suited for

• Runners who want a plan that adapts when life gets in the way
• Runners who want to use wearable data to guide training and recovery
• Runners who want a conversational coach for planning and workout questions
• Beginners and experienced runners seeking a plan matched to their current level

Pricing

Chat starts at $8.33/month ($100 billed annually in USD). Coach starts at $15/month ($180 billed annually in USD). 7 days of Coach free, no credit card required.